Shawn Kelley waited for the clubhouse attendants to hang his clothing up in his locker, speaking with reporters after arriving in Seattle before the Mariners game against Oakland on Thursday. He had to stop several times to greet teammates. Felix Hernandez offered a hello. Brandon League said hi. Other pitchers stopped by to welcome Kelley […]
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Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge confirmed before Monday’s game against Detroit that center-fielder Franklin Gutierrez will visit the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday in Minnesota, where he’ll attempt to figure out exactly what is causing his continued stomach illness. Gutierrez missed most of Spring Training and has been on the 15-day disabled list since the season […]
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Mariners closer David Aardsma is set to begin a rehab stint with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday as he recovers from offseason hip surgery. Aardsma threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session and said he was “lights out,” according to Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle. If all goes well with the Rainiers, Aardsma could be […]
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Injured Seattle Mariners catcher Adam Moore will miss more time than was originally hoped, as doctors found an “extensive tear” of the medial meniscus in his right knee during arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday. Dr. Ed Khalfayan said the surgery was successful, but that he anticipates Moore will face a four to six-month rehabilitation. Moore injured […]
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The closer is getting closer. David Aardsma threw 25 pitches in a simulated inning before the Seattle Mariners’ game against Toronto on Tuesday at Safeco Field, and manager Eric Wedge was pleased with how it went. “The ball came out of his hand good,” Wedge said. “He had a lot of life. Arm worked good. […]
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The Mariners called up catcher Chris Gimenez to replace catcher Adam Moore, who was placed on the 60-day disabled list after tearing the medial meniscus in his right knee. Gimenez, 28, will be available Friday for the Mariners’ home opener against the Cleveland Indians. Gimenez has not appeared in a game for Triple-A Tacoma. In […]
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Mariners catcher Adam Moore tore the medial meniscus in his right knee blocking a pitch in the dirt Wednesday. The team announced the injury Thursday. Moore will have surgery and a timetable for his return is unknown. In two games as Miguel Olivo’s backup, Moore was 1-for-6 with a double.
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